Press Releases

“Richard DeVos lived the American Dream. He built a business with his best friend and made products enjoyed by millions of people around the world. Driven by his strong faith in God, Richard used his success to make his community a better place, supporting education, medicine and the arts. He leaves behind an incredible legacy and he will be missed.”

"John McCain was an American hero. As a nation, we can never repay him for the sacrifices he made as a prisoner of war. He was a dedicated public servant and in the Senate he was a champion for the brave men and women of our military. He was also a fierce defender of our country's indispensable role in the world and he worked tirelessly to advance human rights and liberty for all people. He served our country with honor and distinction. My prayers are with his friends and family as the nation joins them in mourning the loss of a patriot."

The contest is open to all K-12 students who can compete individually or in teams of up to four people. The winning individual or team from the Fourth District will have their app displayed in the U.S. Capitol. They will also have the option to attend an event in Washington D.C. where they will showcase their app alongside other winning students from across the United States.

“The new facility in St. Johns is contributing to a growing economy and it will bring good-paying jobs right here to mid-Michigan. It will also benefit the hardworking milk producers in our state who get up early every morning to do their work and feed millions of people. This is an outstanding decision by the Dairy Farmers of America."

"Congratulations to Dr. Davies. I have partnered with CMU on vital efforts to protect the Great Lakes and to bring doctors to underserved rural communities. I look forward to working with Dr. Davies on those initiatives and more so CMU will continue to do vital research while teaching a new generation of students the knowledge they need for the future."

“The new law signed by President Trump today will help states and local communities prepare students for good-paying jobs that are available right now, especially in the skilled trades. With the strong national economy, there are more job openings than people looking to fill them. I have met with students at community colleges and career centers in mid and northern Michigan and I know they are working hard to fill those jobs and earn higher wages. Their teachers are also doing tremendous work and this legislation will give them more flexibility to use the funding they receive to meet the needs of our communities.”

"The State Department has concluded that religious minorities in Iraq, including Chaldean Christians, face a genocide in that country. We have a terrific Chaldean community in Michigan. I hope ICE will not deport Chaldeans in the United States to a country where they will face violent persecution for their faith."

"Millions of people come to Michigan each summer to enjoy boating, fishing, and tourism. To meet the spike in demand some businesses need seasonal workers. In fact, some businesses have delayed expansion and only opened partially because they are unable to hire the workers they need. The amendment I supported helps businesses hire more workers to meet the demands of their customers."